Airbnb Staff Technical Writer Interview Preparation Guide
Technical Writer
Airbnb
Staff
8 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Airbnb's interview process for Staff-level Technical Writers combines recruiter screening, multiple phone-based technical assessments, and a comprehensive onsite loop (5-7 rounds). The process evaluates technical writing expertise, information architecture and documentation strategy capabilities, cross-functional collaboration in a two-sided marketplace environment, staff-level mentorship and leadership, alignment with Airbnb's core values, and the ability to drive documentation practices across engineering teams. Emphasis is placed on portfolio work, problem-solving in marketplace complexity, and demonstrated impact on user experience through clear documentation.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen - Writing and Information Architecture
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen - Documentation Architecture and Scale
60 min6 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Round 1 - Writing Assessment and Content Portfolio Review
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 2 - Marketplace Knowledge and Domain Understanding
45 min4 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 3 - Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Onsite Round 4 - Behavioral Interview and Airbnb Values Alignment
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
8
Onsite Round 5 - Leadership, Strategy, and Impact on Documentation Practice
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral